It's not necessary. Bird feeding is most helpful at times of when birds need the most energy, such as during temperature extremes, migration, and in late winter or early spring, when natural seed sources are depleted. Most birds don't need your help in the summer.
Is a bird feeder a good idea?
Backyard feeders are good for birds, as long as you follow these simple guidelines. A lot of people like to feed birds. More than 40 percent of Americans make it a regular habit. But a nibble of backyard suet or peck at the communal feeder may hold hidden risks for birds, reports a recent study in Ecology Letters.
Should I not have a bird feeder?
Yet emerging evidence suggests that feeding wild birds poses risks. Bird feeders can fuel the spread of avian diseases, alter migratory behavior, help invasive species outcompete natives and give predators, including free-roaming neighborhood cats, easy access to birds and their nestlings.
Should I get a birdhouse or bird feeder?
A birdhouse provides birds with shelter, and a bird feeder is used to offer food to birds. You will also notice that a birdhouse always has a big hole as an entrance, but a bird feeder doesn't have one. Some bird feeders also have a slanted roof like a birdhouse, but they have a big open cavity to store food.
When should I not put a bird feeder out?
You can stop feeding birds as soon as the cold and snowy winter weather is over. Many people stop at this time. But I suggest waiting until May or even June to take down your feeders. Your winter birds may wait until late April to leave.
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